Species information:
Pheidole noda is a well-known ant species with large soldiers. They grow quickly and are always very active.
Specifications:
Scientific name : Pheidole noda
Dutch name :/
Distribution area : Japan, India, China, Vietnam, Sri Lanka
Color of the ant : black, brown, reddish
Difficulty level : 2.5/5
Queen size : 7-8 mm
Worker size : 3-4 mm
Soldier size : 4.5-5
Temperature : 24 to 28 degrees
Optimal temperature : 25-27 degrees
Nest humidity : 60 to 80%
outside humidity : 30 to 50%
Winter dormancy :/
Growth rate : 4/5
Grow to number of workers : +- 3000 workers
Subfamily : Myrmicinae
Foundation : claustral
Colony formation : monogyne (can have a maximum of 1 queen per nest)
Diet : Insects such as fruit flies, redrunners, crickets, mealworms, buffalo worms, and dubias. Sugars such as beetle jelly, Formica sunburst ant nectar, honeydew, etc.
Food requirements : High.
Number of workers per nest : 50+.
Recommended nest type : AntLab Fusion Nest, 3D, Ytong, plaster, acrylic.
Care :
Pheidole noda is not difficult to keep; they love sugars and insects and will readily accept them. Given the right conditions, they will grow into a beautiful colony.
Difficulty
2.5 / 5
Growth rate
4 / 5
